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SESKO
On this page you will find the latest news on SESKO.
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2025 RDI Award Program
SESKO ry will implement the 2025 RDI Award Program (Research, Development and Innovation) for universities, higher education institutions, and universities of applied sciences at the end of 2025. The program continues the tradition of previous years and rewards innovative research and development projects that promote electrotechnical standardization, in accordance with updated target groups and themes.
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Widening the bridge between technical standardization work and conformity assessment
As Jafar Keshvari, the Chairman of IEEE/ICES and Adj. Professor at Aalto University, takes his role as the alternate member of Finland in the IEC Conformity Assessment Board (CAB), he shares his vision for strengthening the connection between the technical standardization committees and conformity assessment processes within the IEC. Leveraging his extensive experience, Jafar is excited to contribute to the enhancement of IEC standards and ensure their applicability, particularly in an era of rapidly advancing technology.
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Geopolitical consensus through standards and conformity assessment
The future of global conformity assessment is shaped by a shared vision of inclusivity, collaboration, and the integration of emerging technologies. Leaders including IEC President Jo Cops, IEC Conformity Assessment Board (IEC CAB) member Markus Ahvenus, and newly nominated IEC CAB alternate member Jafar Keshvari, have articulated their perspectives on how these elements will define the IEC’s role in standardization and conformity assessment in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
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A Unique Opportunity for Young Professionals
Are you a young professional eager to understand how standards are created and how they influence conformity assessment? Now is your chance to dive into the world of standardization at the Nordic Young Professionals 2025 Workshop in Helsinki on June 25–26. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn, network, and observe the international IECEE CMC meeting. Read more and apply now.
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SESKO hosts national standardization organizations’ meeting and kicks off its 60th anniversary celebrations
Helsinki, March 25, 2025 – Finland’s national standardization organizations SESKO, SFS, and Traficom gathered at SESKO’s invitation, joined by representatives from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and Finnish IEC CAB members, to welcome IEC President Jo Cops
Electrotechnical
Standardization in Finland
Takomotie 8, 00380 HELSINKI
Email: asiakaspalvelu(at)sesko.fi
Phone: +358 10 571 1700